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I'm having some trouble finding the definitions of transport and commuter category aircraft. Are there numbers that these are based on? All I could find was:
"transport category aircraft" - means an aeroplane certified pursuant to Chapter 525 of the Airworthiness Manual or an equivalent foreign airworthiness standard, or a helicopter certified pursuant to Chapter 529 of the Airworthiness Manual or an equivalent foreign airworthiness standard; (aéronef de catégorie transport)

and interestingly:"farmer" - means a person whose primary source of income is derived from the tillage of the soil, the raising of livestock or poultry, dairy farming, the growing of grain, fruit, vegetables or tobacco, or any other operation of a similar nature; (agriculteur)

But seriously; does anyone have numbers or can tell me where to look?

Thanks.

[sakism]

Commuter is here:

704.01 This Subpart applies in respect of the operation by a Canadian air operator, in an air transport service or in aerial work involving sightseeing operations, of any of the following aircraft:

(a) a multi-engined aircraft that has a MCTOW of 8 618 kg (19,000 pounds) or less and a seating configuration, excluding pilot seats, of 10 to 19 inclusive;

(b) a turbo-jet-powered aeroplane that has a maximum zero fuel weight of 22 680 kg (50,000 pounds) or less and for which a Canadian type certificate has been issued authorizing the transport of not more than 19 passengers; or

(c) any aircraft that is authorized by the Minister to be operated under this Subpart.
Transport category, however, I have the same problem as you do. When studying for my ATPL's there are all sorts of regs that are different when considerering "Transport Category" aircraft, but I never did find a definition of it that was to my liking.

[TopperHarley]

From Standard 523.3

"The commuter category is limited to propeller-driven, multi-engine aeroplanes that have a seating configuration, excluding pilot seats, of 19 or less, and a maximum certificated takeoff weight of 8618 kg (19,000 lbs.) or less. The commuter category operation is limited to any manoeuvre incident to normal flying, stalls (except whip stalls), and steep turns, in which the angle of bank is not more than 60 degrees.

Go here and see 523 and 525 for more detail: http://www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/Regse ... 5/menu.htm. You will have to look in the standards for the proper definitions.

As far as tranport a/c goes... std 525 says it applies to a/c certified under FAR 25. I do believe the americans define a transport a/c as one weighing more than 12,500 lbs. FAR 25 would be more detailed, however.

Hope this helps.

[Trucmuche]

As far as I know, a transport aircraft, if we're talking commercial aviation, is any aircraft that is carrying passengers. (go see definition of passengers)

By the way, farmer definition is important because if you happen to be a farmer, you can use your personnal aircraft for aerial work - spraying fields - without having to have a charter and all the drek that comes with it.

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Thanks for the replies. I actually managed to find the commuter category thing about an hour after I posted that. I KNEW there had to be a good reason why they defined farmer!.
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